But I'm also not a huge believer that the next RS4/5 will be substantially more expensive than an M3. I think dropping the V6 from the A4 will allow Audi to move the S4 down market and have the RS4 slot in at a much lover price than we are used to. They really have no choice unless they only want to sell a few hundred a year in NA, and I think Audi has larger plans.

Hate to quote myself, but just saw that the S4 will start at $52,500 in Canada. Seems to be aimed squarely at the 335. Leave plenty of room to squeeze the RS4 in at a price that challenges the M3.